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Detailed descriptions for all events can be found Under the General Information Tab.

Monday, January 23

8:00am - 12:00pm Board of Directors Meeting
Rookery A/B (3rd floor)
2:00pm - 5:00pm Registration
Group Registration Desk
5:30pm - 6:00pm First-Timer and New Member Reception (hosted by Board of Directors)
Waterfall Pool Deck
6:00pm - 9:00pm Welcome Reception (all attendees)
Waterfall Pool Deck

Tuesday, January 24

7:30am - 12:00pm Registration
Group Registration Desk
7:30am - 8:30am Buffet Breakfast
Estero Ballroom
11:00am - 2:00pm Spouse Event / Shelling Tour
(optional event, pre-registration required)
Departs from Belvedere Terrace at 10:45am. Boxed lunch included on tour.
8:30am - 9:45am Opening Remarks & Keynote Presentation
Calusa Ballroom FGH

Dr. Lowell Catlett, Get Real! Understanding Today's Economy and Tomorrow's New Future
10:00am- 11:00am Featured Presentation
Mike Staver, Leadership Isn't for Cowards — How to Lead Courageously in a Turbulent Age
11:00am - 12:00pm Thought Leader Panel Discussion — The Future of the Independent Channel
12:15pm - 1:30pm Lunch & Presentation on Pet Industry Product Database
6:00pm - 7:00pm Chairman's Reception
Calusa Terrace
7:00pm - 9:00pm Awards Dinner
Calusa Ballroom FGH
9:00pm - 11:00pm Hospitality Lounge
Driftwood Room

Wednesday, January 25

7:30am - 8:30am PIDA Annual Meeting & Election with Breakfast
For Distributor and Pet Wholesaler members only
Sanibel Room
7:30am -8:30am Breakfast Buffet for Affiliates and Guests
Estero Pre-function Area
8:30am - 11:30pm Executive Conferences Day 1
15-minute sessions
Estero Ballroom
12:30 - 5:00 pm PIDA Scramble Golf Tournament (optional event, pre-registration required)
Raptor Bay Golf Course
A shuttle will transport golfers to the course starting at 11:30am - departing from hotel main entrance. Shotgun start at 12:30pm, boxed lunch provided.
1:00pm - 5:00pm Backwater Fishing Tournament (optional event, pre-registration required)
Depart from Belvedere Terrace at 12:45pm. Refreshments available on boat, lunch is not included on tour.
6:00pm - 7:30pm Hospitality Lounge
Driftwood Room

Thursday, January 26

7:00am - 9:00am Buffet Breakfast
Estero Pre-function Area
7:30am - 12:00pm Executive Conferences Day 2
15-minute sessions
Estero Ballroom
12:00 - 1:00pm Buffet Lunch
Estero Terrace
1:00pm - 3:00pm Executive Conferences (continued)
15-minute sessions
Estero Ballroom
7:00pm - 10:00pm Farewell Party
Royal Palm Courtyard